This unit describes the skills required to prepare for and conduct escorts, including the protection of safety and security of persons in care, principals or those accessing controlled environments. This unit applies to those working as protective services officers, operating within a policing environment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those relating to risk management, powers of protective services officers and work health and safety (WHS). Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate responsibility for their own functions and outputs during an escort, and may have limited responsibility for organisation of others. They would work independently, in a team, and would complete routine tasks in dynamic or unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.